Book-to-screen adaptation
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones: Book-to-Movie Adaptation
A young-adult urban fantasy adaptation featuring hidden worlds, demon hunters, family secrets, and supernatural conflict. This entry can be used to compare franchise-building expectations with the original book fandom.
2013FantasyActionYoung Adult
Adaptation Details
Book
City of Bones
Screen Title
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
Cast
Not added
Release Year
2013
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